The nurse is caring for a 72-year-old, 91 kg patient with progressive acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). Due to decreased oxygen saturation and increased \(CO_2\) retention, the patient was intubated. Which of the following patient orders should the nurse question?
Increase mechanical tidal volume to 10 mL/kg
Maintain \(FiO_2\) at 100%.
Increase PEEP to 12 \(cmH_2O\).
Initiate prone positioning for 18 hours.
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